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WebMemo posted January 31, 2012 by Jessica Zuckerman, James Dean Visa Waiver Program Modernization for Prosperity and Security
Today, Congressman Mike Quigley (D–IL)—along with several co-sponsors from both parties—introduced the Visa Waiver Program Enhanced Security and Reform Act. The bill, in consultation with the Departments of Homeland Security (DHS), Justice, and State, offers updated refinements to last year’s H.R. 959. These include several key reforms to modernize the… Read more
WebMemo posted January 3, 2012 by James Jay Carafano, Ph.D. Top Five Priorities for Homeland Security in 2012
By the end of 2011, at least 43 terrorist plots aimed at the United States since 9/11 had been thwarted. The frequency of attempts against the U.S. homeland has increased over the past three years. These numbers are reminders enough that the White House and Congress cannot be complacent—even in… Read more
Testimony posted December 7, 2011 by James Jay Carafano, Ph.D. Next Steps for the Visa Waiver Program
Testimony before Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement Committee on the Judiciary United States House of Representatives December 7, 2011 My name is Dr. James Jay Carafano. I am the Deputy Director of the Kathryn and Shelby Cullom Davis… Read more
WebMemo posted September 22, 2011 by David Addington Congress Should Halt FAA Plan to Destroy the Privacy of Noncommercial Flights
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the U.S. Department of Transportation needs to collect substantial information about aircraft flying in U.S. airspace in order to ensure safety in air travel. The FAA also must share flight data with the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, and law enforcement… Read more
Backgrounder posted September 7, 2011 by James Jay Carafano, Ph.D., Jessica Zuckerman 40 Terror Plots Foiled Since 9/11: Combating Complacency in the Long War on Terror
Abstract: In 2007, The Heritage Foundation became the first and only organization tracking thwarted terrorist attacks against the United States. That year, Heritage reported that at least 19 publicly known terrorist attacks against the United States had been foiled since 9/11. Today, that number… Read more
WebMemo posted September 6, 2011 by Sally McNamara European Parliament Should Back EU–U.S. Passenger Name Record Agreement
The EU–U.S. passenger name record (PNR) agreement—implemented in the wake of 9/11—is an information-sharing program requiring that key pieces of data on travelers to the U.S. be provided to American authorities prior to their arrival in the U.S. This information must be provided under U.S. law, and in May 2004,… Read more
Special Report posted August 23, 2011 by Matt Mayer, James Jay Carafano, Ph.D., Jessica Zuckerman Homeland Security 4.0: Overcoming Centralization, Complacency, and Politics
Executive Summary Getting the national homeland security enterprise right is among the most difficult challenges in Washington because the problems in protecting the homeland are rooted in overcentralization, pervasive complacency, and entrenched politics—problems that often cause Washington… Read more
WebMemo on May 31, 2011 Protecting America: Heritage’s Latest Research
For the third year in a row, The Heritage Foundation has highlighted the policies, people, and ideas that contribute to national security in our Protect America Month. We were delighted to host speakers, such as Representative Howard P. “Buck” McKeon (R–CA), who gave the opening address, Senator Kelly Ayotte… Read more
Backgrounder posted May 20, 2011 by Jena Baker McNeill, James Jay Carafano, Ph.D., Jessica Zuckerman 39 Terror Plots Foiled Since 9/11: Examining Counterterrorism’s Success Stories
Abstract: The Heritage Foundation began tracking foiled terror plots against the U.S. in 2007—counting at least 19 foiled plots since 9/11. Today, that count stands at 39 plots against the U.S. foiled—thanks overwhelmingly to the Bush-era policies of enhanced information sharing and intelligence gathering.… Read more
WebMemo posted May 4, 2011 by Jena Baker McNeill, Paul Rosenzweig Combating Passport Fraud: The Right Steps for the State Department
The Department of State is currently seeking public comment on its proposal to create a new biographical questionnaire for U.S. passport applicants. Reforms in the passport-issuance process are indeed necessary to prevent the misuse of passports by criminals and terrorists. However, the proposed questionnaire goes too far in requesting that… Read more

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Backgrounder posted September 7, 2011 by James Jay Carafano, Ph.D., Jessica Zuckerman 40 Terror Plots Foiled Since 9/11: Combating Complacency in the Long War on Terror
Abstract: In 2007, The Heritage Foundation became the first and only organization tracking thwarted terrorist attacks against the United States. That year, Heritage reported that at least 19 publicly known terrorist attacks against the United States had been foiled since 9/11. Today, that number… Read more
Backgrounder posted May 20, 2011 by Jena Baker McNeill, James Jay Carafano, Ph.D., Jessica Zuckerman 39 Terror Plots Foiled Since 9/11: Examining Counterterrorism’s Success Stories
Abstract: The Heritage Foundation began tracking foiled terror plots against the U.S. in 2007—counting at least 19 foiled plots since 9/11. Today, that count stands at 39 plots against the U.S. foiled—thanks overwhelmingly to the Bush-era policies of enhanced information sharing and intelligence gathering.… Read more
WebMemo posted January 31, 2012 by Jessica Zuckerman, James Dean Visa Waiver Program Modernization for Prosperity and Security
Today, Congressman Mike Quigley (D–IL)—along with several co-sponsors from both parties—introduced the Visa Waiver Program Enhanced Security and Reform Act. The bill, in consultation with the Departments of Homeland Security (DHS), Justice, and State, offers updated refinements to last year’s H.R. 959. These include several key reforms to modernize the… Read more
Special Report posted August 23, 2011 by Matt Mayer, James Jay Carafano, Ph.D., Jessica Zuckerman Homeland Security 4.0: Overcoming Centralization, Complacency, and Politics
Executive Summary Getting the national homeland security enterprise right is among the most difficult challenges in Washington because the problems in protecting the homeland are rooted in overcentralization, pervasive complacency, and entrenched politics—problems that often cause Washington… Read more
Backgrounder posted March 29, 2011 by Jena Baker McNeill Checkbook Homeland Security: Highlights from the FY 2012 Budget Request
Abstract: The President’s budget request would maintain homeland security funding at current levels, but the budget request would increase funding for several programs that add little additional security while cutting others that could significantly enhance U.S. homeland security. Congress should use the budget process… Read more
WebMemo posted January 3, 2012 by James Jay Carafano, Ph.D. Top Five Priorities for Homeland Security in 2012
By the end of 2011, at least 43 terrorist plots aimed at the United States since 9/11 had been thwarted. The frequency of attempts against the U.S. homeland has increased over the past three years. These numbers are reminders enough that the White House and Congress cannot be complacent—even in… Read more
Special Report posted April 5, 2011 by The Heritage Foundation A Strong National Defense: The Armed Forces America Needs and What They Will Cost
Abstract The U.S. military force structure envisioned by the 2010 Quadrennial Defense Review and the President’s FY 2012 budget request is inadequate to protect vital U.S. national interests. After the “procurement holiday” during the 1990s and the wear and tear… Read more
Testimony posted December 7, 2011 by James Jay Carafano, Ph.D. Next Steps for the Visa Waiver Program
Testimony before Subcommittee on Immigration Policy and Enforcement Committee on the Judiciary United States House of Representatives December 7, 2011 My name is Dr. James Jay Carafano. I am the Deputy Director of the Kathryn and Shelby Cullom Davis… Read more
WebMemo posted February 2, 2011 by Jena Baker McNeill TSA Privatization Freeze: More Politics Than Security
On January 28, Transportation Security Administration (TSA) head John Pistole announced with little warning or explanation that the Screening Partnership Program (SPP), which allows airports to privatize their security forces, would no longer expand to additional airports. This action makes no sense. Private security screeners, under the… Read more
WebMemo posted May 4, 2011 by Jena Baker McNeill, Paul Rosenzweig Combating Passport Fraud: The Right Steps for the State Department
The Department of State is currently seeking public comment on its proposal to create a new biographical questionnaire for U.S. passport applicants. Reforms in the passport-issuance process are indeed necessary to prevent the misuse of passports by criminals and terrorists. However, the proposed questionnaire goes too far in requesting that… Read more

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WebMemo posted January 31, 2012 by Jessica Zuckerman, James Dean Visa Waiver Program Modernization for Prosperity and Security
Today, Congressman Mike Quigley (D–IL)—along with several co-sponsors from both parties—introduced the Visa Waiver Program Enhanced Security and Reform Act. The bill, in consultation with the Departments of Homeland Security (DHS), Justice, and State, offers updated refinements to last year’s H.R. 959. These include several key reforms to modernize the… Read more
WebMemo posted January 3, 2012 by James Jay Carafano, Ph.D. Top Five Priorities for Homeland Security in 2012
By the end of 2011, at least 43 terrorist plots aimed at the United States since 9/11 had been thwarted. The frequency of attempts against the U.S. homeland has increased over the past three years. These numbers are reminders enough that the White House and Congress cannot be complacent—even in… Read more
WebMemo posted September 22, 2011 by David Addington Congress Should Halt FAA Plan to Destroy the Privacy of Noncommercial Flights
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the U.S. Department of Transportation needs to collect substantial information about aircraft flying in U.S. airspace in order to ensure safety in air travel. The FAA also must share flight data with the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, and law enforcement… Read more
Backgrounder posted September 7, 2011 by James Jay Carafano, Ph.D., Jessica Zuckerman 40 Terror Plots Foiled Since 9/11: Combating Complacency in the Long War on Terror
Abstract: In 2007, The Heritage Foundation became the first and only organization tracking thwarted terrorist attacks against the United States. That year, Heritage reported that at least 19 publicly known terrorist attacks against the United States had been foiled since 9/11. Today, that number… Read more
WebMemo posted September 6, 2011 by Sally McNamara European Parliament Should Back EU–U.S. Passenger Name Record Agreement
The EU–U.S. passenger name record (PNR) agreement—implemented in the wake of 9/11—is an information-sharing program requiring that key pieces of data on travelers to the U.S. be provided to American authorities prior to their arrival in the U.S. This information must be provided under U.S. law, and in May 2004,… Read more
Special Report posted August 23, 2011 by Matt Mayer, James Jay Carafano, Ph.D., Jessica Zuckerman Homeland Security 4.0: Overcoming Centralization, Complacency, and Politics
Executive Summary Getting the national homeland security enterprise right is among the most difficult challenges in Washington because the problems in protecting the homeland are rooted in overcentralization, pervasive complacency, and entrenched politics—problems that often cause Washington… Read more
WebMemo on May 31, 2011 Protecting America: Heritage’s Latest Research
For the third year in a row, The Heritage Foundation has highlighted the policies, people, and ideas that contribute to national security in our Protect America Month. We were delighted to host speakers, such as Representative Howard P. “Buck” McKeon (R–CA), who gave the opening address, Senator Kelly Ayotte… Read more
Backgrounder posted May 20, 2011 by Jena Baker McNeill, James Jay Carafano, Ph.D., Jessica Zuckerman 39 Terror Plots Foiled Since 9/11: Examining Counterterrorism’s Success Stories
Abstract: The Heritage Foundation began tracking foiled terror plots against the U.S. in 2007—counting at least 19 foiled plots since 9/11. Today, that count stands at 39 plots against the U.S. foiled—thanks overwhelmingly to the Bush-era policies of enhanced information sharing and intelligence gathering.… Read more
WebMemo posted May 4, 2011 by Jena Baker McNeill, Paul Rosenzweig Combating Passport Fraud: The Right Steps for the State Department
The Department of State is currently seeking public comment on its proposal to create a new biographical questionnaire for U.S. passport applicants. Reforms in the passport-issuance process are indeed necessary to prevent the misuse of passports by criminals and terrorists. However, the proposed questionnaire goes too far in requesting that… Read more
Special Report posted April 5, 2011 by The Heritage Foundation A Strong National Defense: The Armed Forces America Needs and What They Will Cost
Abstract The U.S. military force structure envisioned by the 2010 Quadrennial Defense Review and the President’s FY 2012 budget request is inadequate to protect vital U.S. national interests. After the “procurement holiday” during the 1990s and the wear and tear… Read more

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